Need a quick dinner idea? In just 30 minutes you can have this Creamy Sausage and Potatoes on the table! It’s the perfect easy dinner and one of our favorite sausage and potatoes recipes.
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Simple, quick dinners are one of my favorite things ever! I’m all about finding ways to get a satisfying meal on the table without needing to spend hours in the kitchen, especially with school starting again and trying to get back into a more scheduled routine.
Because as much as I love being in the kitchen, I’d much rather spend that time hanging out with my family when they’re around, you know?
I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner recently and remembered this Creamy Sausage and Potatoes dish that my mom used to make when I was a girl. I was a super picky eater (yup, unfortunately, it’s true!), but this was one dish I was always happy to see sitting on the table when we gathered for dinner.
Little did I know that one of the reasons my mom made it so often was because it’s easy to make and inexpensive too!
The thing that takes this dish from “just okay” to “wow” is good quality, seasoned ground sausage. Because the rest of the dish is pretty basic, the sausage really makes all the difference. Its flavor will permeate each bite, so it’s worth choosing a good brand for this sausage and potatoes recipe.
When I make it, I love using Shady Brook Farm’s Mild Italian Turkey Sausage- it tastes just like what I remember my mom making! And the great thing about turkey is that it’s a lean, healthier substitute for traditional pork sausage.
I also love that Shady Brook Farms works with more than 700 independent farmers who raise their turkeys without growth-promoting antibiotics! I don’t know about you, but I’m all for avoiding hormones in my food as much as possible!
I kind of knew my family would like this Creamy Sausage and Potatoes, but it still made my day when I was met with these comments: “Mom, this is really good!” (from our pickiest eater) and “You need to make this again!” and “Wow, this is very tasty, Babe!” Our 18 mo. old gave her own approval by eating thirds.
And me? Well, I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. But what made it even better was the fact that it took me just a tad over 30 minutes, start to finish, to get this dinner on the table. Now that, my friends, is a true winner!
Creamy Sausage and Potatoes- a simple, quick dinner
Creamy Sausage and Potatoes- a 30 minute dinner
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sausage (I used Shady Brook Farms Mild Italian Turkey Sausage)
- 1 med. onion, chopped
- 4 to 4 ½ c. potatoes, diced (no need to peel, unless you want too!)
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 c. milk
- parsley optional
Instructions
- Fry sausage and onion until browned.
- Add enough water to cover sausage, then cook 10 minutes. Do not drain!
- While sausage is cooking, dice potatoes. (I love using my Vidalia Chop Wizard for dicing the potatoes. Super fast!)
- Add potatoes, salt and pepper to meat.
- Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, whisk milk and flour together until smooth.
- Add to sausage and potato mixture and cook just until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Top with parsley and ENJOY!
PLEASE NOTE: Shady Brook Farms turkey products are available in the following states: ME, NH, VT, NY, NJ, MA, VA, RI, CT, PA, MD, DE, WV, NC, SC, GA, and FL. (For those outside of those states, look for Shady Brook Farms’ sister brand, Honeysuckle White!)
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KrisAnne Beiler says
That dish looks yummy! I would love to try a different sausage other than our own that we process and season every winter. I never buy other sausage because I always have plenty in our freezer! 🙂
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Homemade sausage? Now you can’t beat that, I’m sure! And from what I understand, the coupon can be used on any Shady Brook Farms turkey product, so you could actually get something besides sausage too if you want— since you are blessed with that good homemade kind. 😉
Ginny Radcliffe says
This was really Good but not a 30 minute meal took that long for potatoes to get cooked…
Lydia Beiler says
Thanks for the feedback, Ginny! I’m sorry that it took longer than 30 minutes. That had to be frustrating. I have noticed that some varieties of potatoes seem to take longer to cook. Maybe that was the issue? I do know that I’ve made it often and it always takes right around 30 minutes but if I get feedback from others saying that it’s taking longer, I will definitely change the amount of time. Because I really don’t want to be misleading about that!
Maria says
I, too, am a turkey sausage fan. I use it with everything: pasta, pizza/calzone, empanadas, and so much more. It’s so much lighter and tastier, to me, than pork sausage. This meal is new to me, never had it with potatoes, so I will have to try it. Thanks!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Well, you just gave me some great new ideas for using sausage too! And I think you’ll enjoy pairing it with potatoes. It’s so simple, but so good!
Charlene Gerz says
I love trying the recipes you share and that I have everything needed to make this recipe, including a package of Mild Italian Sausage, already in-house – I get to make it this week! We like turkey sausage better but …
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Ah, so glad you enjoy the recipes! And hey, you might as well use the sausage you have, right?
Dar says
Our family doesn’t eat beef, pork, or seafood by choice, so turkey and chicken are always on the menu. It can be challenging to come up with fresh meal ideas when products are limited- especially on a budget. I’m always looking for new, inexpensive ways to feed my family of seven (it’s how I found your site!), and this recipe looks like a winner! I’d love to give this new product a try!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
I can believe that it’s challenging to find new meal ideas- I find it hard enough and we eat other meats! I bet you go through lots of food with a family of 7!
Misty N. says
Would love to win!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You are entered! Now if only I had a coupon for everyone…. 😉
robin says
Hi ! I enjoy your website. This recipe will surely be delicious. We love turkey sausage. Good texture and flavor.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Thanks, Robin! Glad to hear it. And fun to meet another turkey sausage fan!
Kelly D says
I think my family would enjoy these products. Thanks!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Awesome! And you are entered into the giveaway.
Elizabeth says
This looks delicious. It what we call “throw togethers” in my household. Those meals are usually the best loved. I am sure it is also very filling with the meat and potatoes. This would be perfect as I have three males in the house. 🙂
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Throw togethers- I like that! And yes, my family loves them too. Three guys? I bet you go through lots of food!
Jenn says
This looks like a great meal to make now that the new school year is upon us. Looking forward to trying this!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Yes, it’s perfect for a quick school night dinner!
Monica Robbins says
Recipe sounds delicious! We can’t wait to enjoy this!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
When you make it, I hope you are met with as many happy comments as what I was! 😉
Hilary says
Looks like a great, easy recipe for “real” food; thanks for sharing!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Thanks, Hilary! I’m all for simple recipes that use basic ingredients!
Monica says
Wow, looks great! My family would definitely eat that. Of course I would love to enter the give away contest. My mister loves anything turkey so it would be fun to surprise him with something from Shady Brook Farms.
Your picky eater story reminds me of an anecdote from my childhood. While not a picky eater, the first time my mom served that old classic tuna noodle casserole (which I guess she hadn’t made in a long time at that point) I thought it was FAN-TASTIC. I was like, why aren’t we eating this every day? Ha ha, can you imagine? I wish someone would say that to me about something easy like that.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Tuna Noodle Casserole, huh? Well, you really aren’t hard to please now, are you? 😛 Oh and my man loves turkey too- in fact, he prefers it over chicken!
Liss Ivory says
Tuna Noodle casserole sounds absolutely delicious. I’m 27 and it’s the first time I’ve ever heard of this meal! And the creamy sausage and potato meal too. I do live in a different country though so maybe slightly different cultures. I grew up with mince and dumplings and toad in the hole, of course there is no toads at all in it. I’m not sure where it for its name :p
Great blog! I always love trying your recipes.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Tuna Noodle casserole is actually really quite delicious! And let me guess…are you from England? We actually just moved close to Cambridge a little over a month ago for my husband to complete his PhD, so I’m starting to slowly become familiar with all those English dishes that you probably have grown up on! 🙂 I actually want to try to make Toad in a Hole soon. I’m intrigued!
Beth says
We love turkey sausage and would love to win the prize!!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You are entered! 🙂
Louise says
This recipe reminds me of a similar one that I forgot about. I will have to try this one. And I have never used turkey sausage so I will have to try that, too. I, too, am looking for ways to make healthier meals and also don’t like to spend lots of time cooking.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Ah, I wonder how your similar recipe is different? Obviously you can use regular pork sausage for this too, but the turkey sausage is often a bit healthier. And yup, healthy quick meas are awesome!
Jean says
I would love to be able to try this sausage for “free”! 🙂
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You can’t beat free! 😉
Jaime says
This looks delicious (and most important… Easy!)
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Easy is always nice, right? 😉
Karen says
The recipe sounds delicious and easy. I would love to try the turkey sausage.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You are entered, Karen!
eunice b says
We love SIMPLE delicious recipes around these north woods! 🙂 Thanks for the recipe, Lydia, and giveaway opportunity!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You’re welcome! And I bet your area will be absolutely breathtaking just soon, won’t it?
eunice b says
You’re welcome to come and see for yourself!!! 😉
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Well, now, that’s an invitation! 🙂 We keep trying to decide what to do next year for our 10th….maybe we should consider Maine!
Ashley says
Thanks for the giveaway! Recipe looks delicious
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You are welcome!
Deborah says
I would like to try the recipe and the sausage!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You are entered in the giveaway, Deborah! 🙂
Susan says
We would definitely love to try this meat, as well as the recipe you shared! Thanks for the giveaway!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Sure thing! Thanks for entering!
Diana says
This looks good! Hoping to win?
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Thanks for entering, Diana!
Nicole says
Trying this tonight but with turkey sliced and diced! The sausage is too frozen 🙂
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Way to be creative! Was it good? Or was it a bit bland? I just am curious because the sausage is a lot of what gives this dish flavor.
Leigh says
I’d love to try this recipe! Only cooking for one, so I could 1/2 the ingredients and have leftovers for work the next day! Win! One comment mentioned tuna noodle casserole and that gave me the idea to sub the turkey sausage for the tuna…..with the other half lb. of the sausage. *pats self on the back*
You should try the Italian turkey sausage in a baked pasta dish instead of burger, it really takes it up a notch!
Shady Brook Farms products aren’t here in MI, so if you draw my name, pass the coupon on to the next poster. 😀
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Ah, so smart to cook once, eat twice. And I love your idea for using up the other half of the turkey sausage. Very creative! *patting your back too* 😉
Thanks for the suggestion of subbing Italian turkey sausage instead of burger. I can totally believe it would be amazing! Will have to try it.
Also, appreciate your comment about the coupon. Will do.
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
This looks delicious, Lydia! It is a hearty meal that everyone in my family would like. I love how quick and easy it comes together! I’m going to have to make this soon! Pinning.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
It’s definitely one of those comfort food sort of dishes for the whole family!
Tracie Cooper says
This looks like a great dinner that hubby would love!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
It’s always a plus when the hubby loves it! 😉
Tammy Ash says
This looks absolutely amazing. As a working mom, this helps me spend more time with my family in the evenings and not be in the kitchen all night.
Thank you!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Yes, I like the occasional time consuming dish because I do enjoy cooking. But most of the time, I’d much rather spend time with my family!
Krista says
Definitely will try this recipe-looks good and easy:)
ThriftyFrugalMom says
I think you all will like it, Krista!
Annette says
that looks good and easy will have to give it a try
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Hope you enjoy it!
Christina says
I wonder if this would work with a smoked sausage instead of ground sausage? I very rarely buy sausage but I may pick up some turkey from Aldi if it’ll make the recipe better.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
I think smoked sausage would probably work too, as long as you remove the casing. (I assume you are talking about sausage links, right?) Part of what makes the Italian sausage so good with this is the somewhat spicy seasoning. But you could probably also get that by adding a bit of black pepper to the recipe. If you try it, I’d love to know how it works!
Kirsten Toyne says
I love all forms of sausage stew and this looks like no exception. I will have a go. Thanks. Kirsten
ThriftyFrugalMom says
I think you’ll enjoy it! I’ve had a lot of readers messaging me and telling me how much their family liked it. And you can’t beat one dish dinners, right? 🙂
Denise says
Hi Lydia!
I made this recipe you posted for my family and everyone loved it! It has made the permanent recipe card file! 🙂
Thanks so much!
Denise
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Aw, thanks for letting me know, Denise! I’m honored that it made it to the permanent recipe card file. 😉 Hope you all can enjoy it for years to come!
Chris says
How do you think this would be as a make-a-head? or a crockpot dish?
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Not sure exactly what you mean when you say make-ahead, but you can definitely make this and then reheat it. I do that with the leftovers all the time! I’ve never tried making it and freezing it, but I think it would probably work- you’d just want to let it thaw completely and then heat up.
I have never tried adapting this for a crock-pot, but I’m guessing it could work, although I’m not sure what adjustments would need to be made. If you try it, I’d love to know how it works!
Robert says
Hello! I was wondering if I can use frozen diced hash brown potatoes instead of dicing potatoes myself?
ThriftyFrugalMom says
I’ve never tried that, Robert, but I’m pretty sure it would work just fine! My guess is that the potatoes won’t have to cook as long to get tender, but that will only speed up your prep time, which is always nice! 🙂
Robert says
Thank you so much for responding! And so quickly! Can’t wait to try tonight!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Sure thing! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Karen says
This was really good. I followed the directions as written, and wouldn’t change a thing. So yummy and easy to make. I will definitely make this again.
Thank you
ThriftyFrugalMom says
So glad you enjoyed it, Karen! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂 It’s still very much a favorite of mine too!
Amanda says
Just found this recipe and it looks amazing! I’m not a good enough cook to know how everything comes together though and I need super specific instructions. (Sorry, I always feel a little silly asking questions like this! But, here goes…) I am wondering about the water. Do you leave the water in the whole time or do you drain it after the ten minutes of cooking over the sausage and onion, or maybe you are supposed to cook until it evaporates? I’m not sure if it’ll be too thin to leave the water with the milk. Thanks!
Lydia Beiler says
Hey Amanda, please don’t ever feel silly for asking questions! It’s how we learn and all of us had questions at one time or another as we were learning. I’m what I’d consider an expert cook but sometimes I still am a bit unsure if I’m doing a recipe correctly simply because I never made it before.
In answer to your question, yes, you leave the water in the whole time. Cooking the sausage in it helps give more flavor to the dish and then the water is enough liquid for the potatoes to cook in as well. The final recipe won’t be too thin because the flour that you mix in with the milk will thicken the sauce part of the dish. Does that make sense? If not, let me know. Also, I think I’m going to update the recipe instructions to make it clear that the water shouldn’t be drained because I do think that’s an important clarification!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
Christina Josias says
Easy to make and tasty. I added more seasoning but i generally overseason everything lol i did use half italian sausage half regular sausage because its what i had in the fridge and it needed to be used. I also added some diced carrot while i sauteed the meat and onion and added diced red bell pepper in with tho potatoes. I also made sire the potatoes were diced fairly small so they would cook quickly.
The only thing i was unsure of was what heat to cook the meat on after you add the water amd if its its covered. Then again after you add the potatoes. Keep at A gentle boil? Or bring it up to a rapid boil and then reduce the heat?
Othrr than that it was exactly what i was looking for!
Lydia Beiler says
I like your idea of adding in some carrots and peppers. It’s always great to consume more veggies, right?
As for what heat to cook the meat and then also the potatoes. I just always put it to whatever heat it takes to get it to a nice simmer. A rolling boil is too much and will cause too much liquid to cook away. A nice simmer allows the foods to cook without losing too much liquid. That being said, my when my husband makes this he tends to rush things and cooks it on more of a boil. To compensate, he just watches the liquid level and if it seems like the liquid is cooking away too much, he’ll add a bit more water. Really, it’s pretty forgiving if you do that!